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A photographic tour of New Orleans' Garden District

 

IMAGES OF VERMONT

NOVA SCOTIA IN AUTUMN

 

Welcome to the photo gallery - our original pictures of a few of the places we have visited. Please enjoy !

 

Welcome to Ireland, land of a " thousand shades of green. " The countryside is breathtaking, from the rocky Cliffs of Moher in County Clare to
the misty Ring of Kerry in the south, to the placid fishing village of Howth, east of Dublin, it's an enchanting destination most any time of the year .
Please click on any of the thumbnails in the gallery to see the high-resolution, full-sized image. All photos are c. 2008, D. Hubbs.

Irish lass - daughter of
our B & B hosts in
Killarney.

Street musician in
downtown Dublin

Farmer's market in the
center of Galway, on
Ireland's west coast.

One of the few remaining
thatched-roofed cottages,
in the village of Adare.

Galway is awash
with color in the
evening.

A rugged strech of
"the Burren " in
the west of Ireland.

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Both east and west of Tucson, Arizona, in the Sonoran Desert, lie the two sections of Saguaro National Park - an oasis of beauty in what first appears to be a fairly barren landscape. Protected since 1933, the giant Saguaro cactus thrives in this harsh environment. These plants, with a life span of 175 to 200 years, start life from a black seed the size of a pinhead. A visit to the park and it's visitor centers will reveal that the desert is actually teeming with life. Our visit during the latter part of April produced these photos, taken from early morning to sunset in both sections of the park.. It's a fascinating place to be, though in summer, temperatures can exceed 100 degrees. Spring is best to observe the plants in full bloom.

Saguaros meet the morning sun in the Eastern section of
Saguaro National Park

Bright red blooms of
Ocotillo cactus appear after a spring rainstorm

Barrel cactus burst forth blossoms in the Sonoran Desert

A giant Saguaro mingleswith a Mesquite in the
cool of the morning

Desert plant life
flourishes as spring clouds build

A quiet solitude envelopes a lone Saguaro at sunset in the park

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Bermuda - is a lush tropical paradise about 600 miles off the coast of the Carolinas and nestled in the warm Gulf Stream. Colorful flowers are everywhere, along with friendly, helpful people and lots to see and do. The reefs are a snorkeler's and diver's paradise as well ! Our visit in May found warm weather, cold water at Elbow Beach, and equally warm water at Tobacco Bay. We hiked two miles of the northern section of the Railway Trail and were treated to incredible vistas along the way. You can take the ferry from downtown Hamilton to Somerset Bridge - the smallest drawbridge in the world ( at 18 inches - just enough for a sailboat mast ) - and join the trail only a few feet from the ferry dock. At the end in Somerset Village, it's a short bus ride to the Royal Naval Dockyard, where you can shop, sightsee and lunch before returning by ferry or public bus. The BEST way to see this charming island is by cruiseship from either Boston or New York. You'll save a bundle and have plenty of time to see all the island has to offer !!
 

View along the Railway Trail between Somerset Bridge & Village, in Sandys Parish - a great walking path.

St. Andrews Church in
downtown Hamilton.

Town crier with Donna, just after  "dunking " the town waif - a daily
activity in Kings Square, St. George.

The Bermuda coastline -
azure waters as crystal and inviting as any in the Caribbean.

Flatts Bridge on Harrington
Sound.

Grotto Bay Beach Resort, by
the Causeway in Hamilton Parish

Additional Photo Galleries for Your Enjoyment:

   A Look at RCCL's New Liberty of the Seas!

   Lyman Conservatory - A New England Gem!

   A fresh look at Hawaii from Donna & Dennis
   Victoria & Vancouver Island, British Columbia

   Pennsylvania & the Endless Mountains Region

    Nova Scotia in the Autumn
   Images of Vermont 
    A Visit to Providence, Rhode Island!
   Men in Trees Territory - Squamish, BC
   The Beauty that is Alaska
   Finger Lakes Wine Country & Corning, New York

all photos are c. 2008, D. Hubbs
 

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